a good view of the tower

Tower! Tower!

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June 21st 2007
We slept in late today-or at least Caroline and I did-and then spent the remainder of the day at the Tower of London. This is where they would take royal prisoners, the people who upset the kings and queens. There are different exhibits but instead of just wandering around like Caroline and I wanted to do, my parents decided to take a guided tour which was kind of a mistake since my mom was the o ... read more

Europe » United Kingdom » England » Greater London

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Great Britain, the dominant industrial and maritime power of the 19th century, played a leading role in developing parliamentary democracy and in advancing literature and science. At its zenith, the British Empire stretched over one-fourth of the ear... ... read more